Driving Lessons in Aberdeen
Aberdeen gives you a choice of 13 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, making it one of Scotland's better-served areas for learner drivers. Five schools offer automatic driving lessons, while three provide intensive courses if you're working to a deadline. Female driving instructors are available at one school, and there are seven independent female driving instructors. The two local test centres show a noticeable split: Aberdeen South (Cove) has a 52.4% pass rate compared to Aberdeen North's 48.2%.
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Top driving schools in Aberdeen by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Andy Johnston Driving
Cheapest manual driving school in Aberdeen.
Roadwise Driver Training
Highest-rated manual driving school in Aberdeen.
Automatic Driving School Aberdeen
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Aberdeen.
Driving lessons in Aberdeen
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Andy Johnston Driving
Independent instructor who trained with The AA/BSM and passed all tests first time, now operating since January 2024 with a calm, patient coaching style suited to nervous learners, part-trained drivers, and returners. Lessons at £40/hour in a new Volkswagen Polo with dual controls and hill start assist. Block booking options available with 1.5hr or 2hr weekly slots secured in the diary.
Automatic Driving School Aberdeen
Female instructor specialising in automatic driving lessons with 200+ five-star Google reviews. Fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, and Persian, making this school particularly welcoming for international learners or those more comfortable in their native language. Services include mock tests, car hire for exam day, motorway and dual carriageway training, and theory test support.
Streets Ahead Aberdeen
Grade A instructor offering 90-minute lessons at £62 (manual) or £72 (automatic), with block deals from £360 for 6 lessons. Intensive courses available from £1,400 to £2,800 depending on hours, and early morning slots available for learners needing to fit lessons around work or college.
Aberdrive
Scotland's Driving Instructor of the Year (2024) with a 90% pass rate—nearly double the national average—and consistent 5-star reviews from students. Specialises in nervous learners with a calm, non-judgmental approach, offering 90-minute lessons tailored to individual needs. Semi-intensive (42 hours over 6 weeks) and intensive courses (42 hours over 6 days) available for those with test dates booked.
Learner 2 Licence
Structured lessons with subject-based plans and driver records help you track progress and pass first time—most pupils succeed on their first attempt. Choose 1.5-hour (£65) or 2-hour (£85) lessons, or book 6 hours for £250 with block discounts. Free theory test tuition via Theory Test Pro is included, plus flexible pickup from work, home, uni, or school.
Jan's Automatic Driving School
Jan Uhlar specializes in automatic driving lessons with a track record of first-time passes, including one student who passed with only one fault in three months. Students consistently praise his patience and ability to work with anxious drivers, creating a supportive learning environment tailored to individual pace and confidence levels. Flexible scheduling and extra lessons near test day are included to ensure you're fully prepared.
Roadwise Driver Training
Pass rates consistently above the national average, backed by six consecutive years of best-rated driving school awards (2015–2021). In-house instructors only—no outsourcing—with a focus on tailoring lessons to your pace and learning style. A Community Interest Company where profits support Aberdeen Foyer's work tackling youth homelessness.
En Route Driving Ltd
Specialises in intensive fast pass courses designed for learners who thrive on hands-on practice and can commit to focused, full-day training blocks—ideal if you're aiming to pass within 8–9 days. In-car training includes practical test booking and re-test at no additional charge for first attempts. Standard lessons also available at flexible times across Aberdeen, Westhill, Peterculter, and Banchory, with pricing available upon request.
Kate Dunn School of Motoring
72% first-time pass rate with a patient, friendly teaching approach. Lessons from £66 for 1½ hours or £420 for a 10-hour block, with flexible pickup and dropoff across the area. Member of the Aberdeen Driving Association and Driving Instructors Association since 2005.
Polski Instruktor Jazdy w Aberdeen
Polish instructor specialising in safe driving techniques, with particular emphasis on accident prevention as the foundation for test success. Offers door-to-door service, test car usage included, and Pass Plus courses available. Competitive pricing with discounts for block bookings.
Gareth Aitken
Solomon Ajayi
George Alexander Kirton
Michael Butler Hurry
Gary Cochrane
Elaine Collinson
Burak Comert
Nicholas Cushine
Kieran Cuthbert
John Dawson
Mark Donald
Arran Fraser Smith
Sheree Gerrie
Thaniswar Ghimire
David Gibson
Tehmina Irum
Lisa Jane Lumsden
Szymon Janusiewicz
Zafer Kurtuldu
Miroslaw Lukasz Kloska
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Intensive courses in Aberdeen
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3 Aberdeen schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Aberdeen Test Centres and Pass Rates
If you're learning around Aberdeen, you've got two centres and 8,764 tests taken between 2025 and 2026, with Aberdeen South at Cove offering the better odds at a 52.4% pass rate compared to Aberdeen North's 48.2%. Women did notably better at Cove with 54.2% versus men at 51%, while at Aberdeen North women passed at 48.9% and men at 47.4%. The roads around Aberdeen include granite-lined streets with tight turns, roundabouts on the ring road where lanes merge quickly, and exposed routes where crosswinds off the North Sea can unsettle learners. Automatic pass rates were 42.3% at Cove and 40.7% at Aberdeen North, and the wait at Cove is just 6 weeks versus 15 weeks at Aberdeen North.
Aberdeen South (Cove)
4,858 tests taken · 6 week waitAberdeen North
3,906 tests taken · 15 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen South (Cove) | 54.2% | 51.0% | 42.3% | 52.4% | 4,858 | 6 weeks |
| Aberdeen North | 48.9% | 47.4% | 40.7% | 48.2% | 3,906 | 15 weeks |